 Jim Nabors at the opening of the Indianapolis 500 Image by BSquared AKA Family Paparazzi, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Florence HendersonIndianapolis 500 traditions Indianapolis 500 traditions Due to the longevity of the Indianapolis 500, numerous traditions surrounding the race have developed over the years. Traditions include procedures for the running of the race, scheduling, and pre-race and post-race festivities. For many fans, these traditions are an important aspect of the race, and they have often reacted quite negatively when the traditions are changed or broken. Jim Nabors (pictured in 2008) performed "Back Home Again in Indiana" before the start of the race nearly every year from 1972 to 2014. 2011 Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon celebrating with a bottle of milk in victory lane. As part of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the pre-race ceremonies of the Indianapolis 500 feature… (Source: Wikipedia)
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